I'm considering Sikkim Manipal for BTech. Is it a good choice?

Ans: Let’s approach this in phases, like a strategy to reclaim your peace and your finances:

Phase 1: Stabilize and Stop the Bleeding
- Stop any further trading or taking on new loans — this may already be clear to you now, but your awareness and admission show that you’ve learned from it.
- Prioritize debts by urgency and interest rates:
- Credit card (15L) – likely highest interest, needs urgent attention.
- Gold loan (5L) – usually short-term, with moderate rates. Negotiate rollover if needed.
- Personal loan (20L) – medium-term priority.
- Home loan (20L) – lowest priority; keep EMIs running if possible.
- Talk to lenders now. Many offer restructuring under RBI guidelines:
- Convert CC or PL into longer-term loans with lower EMIs.
- Ask about moratorium or partial payments.
- Use the term "financial hardship due to medical emergency"—many lenders will respond better when it’s health-related.

Phase 2: Budget Like a Warrior
You earn ?13L per year (~?80K/month in hand post-tax & PF). The goal is to reduce EMIs to ~?40-45K/month if possible, leaving you enough to survive and breathe.
- Draft a no-frills survival budget—cut down discretionary expenses to zero for 12 months.
- Consider staying with extended family (if possible) to reduce rent or utility pressure.
- Free apps like Walnut or Cube Wealth can help you track and trim with precision.

Phase 3: Explore Boosters
- Secondary Income: With your skill set and dedication, explore freelance remote projects. Just 5–10K/month can be a massive psychological win and financial relief.
- Government Schemes: If your parents are now senior citizens, explore Ayushman Bharat or state-level health subsidies to avoid future shocks.

And finally—your mindset
This situation is brutal, yes. But temporary. You’ve survived the worst—health emergencies, emotional betrayal by social media influencers, and financial collapse. You’ve already paid the cost of those mistakes. You don’t owe them another ounce of your peace or self-worth.
You’re not the guy who failed with F&O trades.
You’re the guy who fought cancer and heart attacks and won.